Manager Community Development

• Full Time 5-year Fixed Term contract
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnight / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• Up to 3% Super Co­-Contributions!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Community Development to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Community Development Manager with a passion for teamwork.

In this role here are some of the accountabilities:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Community Development Team (including Community Development, Youth Development and Library Services).
• Define and deliver a program of actions and activities to implement community development initiatives.

• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Management Group and managers on complex and/or unique matters relating to the community development portfolio.
• Monitor and review the Community Development budget to ensure compliance and completion of projects and programs within time and budget.
• Identify, develop and manage innovative projects that contribute to increasing the capacity of the community to access and use library information and services.

Our preferred candidate would be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Qualifications in Community Development, Social Sciences, Management or similar.
• Minimum five years' work experience in community development (youth services, events, arts, culture, library services) or equivalent, as well as experience leading, coaching and developing teams during times of rapid change.
• Strong understanding of community development principles, engagement strategies, and social inclusion.
• Proven experience in monitoring and applying continuous improvement to the development and delivery of community events, programs and services.
• Proven experience in managing teams, projects, budgets, and stakeholder relationships in a local government or community sector setting.

The Important Stuff!

An attractive salary package of up to $189,000 (including superannuation and vehicle allowance) is on offer dependent on experience.

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership, Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
• 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles.
• Two additional Local Government days off per year.
• The option of Purchased Leave.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
• Free Onsite Parking.

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria (no more than 2 pages), no later than midday Wednesday 16th April 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.